It was almost a record-setting night for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. Unfortunately, it wasn't the kind of record that the Jaguars wanted to break. Centennial made just 13-of-41 shots (31.7 percent) and lost to visiting Ames, 42-33, in a CIML Central Conference game on Friday. The 33 points matched the fewest ever scored by the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars score just 33 points in loss to Ames boys
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Cold-shooting Centennial girls tumble to Little Cyclones
On most nights, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team relies on a stingy defense to give the 10th-ranked Jaguars an opportunity to defeat nearly any opponent. However, if Centennial's shots aren't falling, then the Jaguars' defensive effort can only take them so far. Coach Scott DeJong's team shot just 28 percent from the field (12-of-43) and … [Read more...] about Cold-shooting Centennial girls tumble to Little Cyclones
Hawks use late surge to top Urbandale, stay unbeaten
At some point this season, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is probably going to lose a game. For much of Friday's contest at Urbandale, it looked like the Hawks' unbeaten streak might come to an end. The Ankeny players, though, were determined to keep their perfect season alive. Dillon Carlson scored 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and … [Read more...] about Hawks use late surge to top Urbandale, stay unbeaten
Hawkettes snap two-game skid with hard-fought victory at Urbandale
Ankeny's Kayla Pitz stood at the charity stripe and ignored the chants from the rowdy Urbandale student section. The junior guard made four consecutive free throws in the final 40 seconds to seal the Hawkettes' 46-40 victory in a CIML Central Conference girls' basketball game on Friday. She went 7-of-8 from the line and had nine of her 11 points in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes snap two-game skid with hard-fought victory at Urbandale
Centennial’s Robinson named a second-team all-American
It turns out that one all-American wasn't enough for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Centennial star Devyn Robinson has been named to the 2018-19 American Family Insurance All-USA Girls Volleyball Team by PrepVolleyball.com in coordination with USA TODAY High School Sports based on past performance, level of competition and strength of schedule. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson named a second-team all-American
Jaguars earn bragging rights with 48-25 victory over Ankeny
A few months ago, Logan Neils helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 20-0 victory over Ankeny. On Thursday, Neils sparked the Jaguars to another win over their crosstown rival--this time on the wrestling mat. He recorded a technical fall in the opening match at 160 pounds and ninth-ranked Centennial went on to post a 48-25 triumph over the … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn bragging rights with 48-25 victory over Ankeny
Hawk swimmers win again, will compete in Iowa City Saturday
The Ankeny boys' swimming team tuned up for Saturday's Iowa City Invitational with a 136-23 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover/North on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The fifth-ranked Hawks dominated the dual meet, winning all 11 events and sweeping the top three places in many of them. They raised their overall record to 3-0-1. Mason … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win again, will compete in Iowa City Saturday
Creighton’s Winters becomes a three-time all-American
Creighton volleyball star Jaali Winters has been named a third-team all-American for the second time in her illustrious career. Winters, a former Ankeny Centennial standout, and teammates Madelyn Cole and Taryn Kloth have been honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Cole and Kloth each received honorable mention all-America status. This … [Read more...] about Creighton’s Winters becomes a three-time all-American
Hawks, Jaguars ready for showdown on the mat
Last Friday, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial collided on the basketball court at Ankeny, where the Jaguars pulled away to win the girls' game before the Hawks used a fast start to win the boys' matchup. On Thursday, the crosstown rivalry will move to the wrestling mat. Ninth-ranked Centennial (7-0) will host Ankeny (2-1) in the CIML Central Conference opener … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars ready for showdown on the mat
Strong bench effort helps Centennial boys to win over Roughriders
Micah Johnson sat on the bench as the final minutes ticked off the clock during Tuesday's boys' basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena. Johnson and the other Ankeny Centennial starters stood up and cheered as reserves Eugene Bukenya and Cade Macke each made a 3-point goal late in the game, helping the Jaguars to close out a 66-36 victory over host Des … [Read more...] about Strong bench effort helps Centennial boys to win over Roughriders
Jaguars hungry for more after beating Roosevelt at Wells Fargo Arena
Cleao Murray was a sixth grader back in 2016 when the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team captured the Class 5A state championship. "It's always been a dream of mine to make it to state and to play here at Wells Fargo Arena," Murray said. On Tuesday, Murray got a chance to play on the state tournament court for the first time. The freshman guard … [Read more...] about Jaguars hungry for more after beating Roosevelt at Wells Fargo Arena
Hawks stay unbeaten as Southeast Polk’s upset bid falls short
Brandt Carlson's previous two trips to the Southeast Polk gym ended with a pair of three-point losses, one of them in overtime. The Ankeny boys' basketball coach felt much better following Tuesday's game at Southeast Polk, where the undefeated Hawks pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 67-57 victory. "It was just a good win on the road at a place … [Read more...] about Hawks stay unbeaten as Southeast Polk’s upset bid falls short
Dynamic duo leads No. 8 S.E. Polk girls past Hawkettes
When it comes to potent girls' basketball duos, there might not be a better 1-2 punch in the state than Southeast Polk's Grace Larkins and Maggie McGraw. The two standouts combined for 55 points Tuesday to lead the eighth-ranked Rams to a 71-47 victory over No. 13 Ankeny at Southeast Polk. "We came out a little flat, and those two girls got going early … [Read more...] about Dynamic duo leads No. 8 S.E. Polk girls past Hawkettes
Hawk swimmers start busy week with rout over Indianola
The Ankeny boys' swimming team won all 11 events and swept the top three places in five of them en route to a 121-49 victory over visiting Indianola on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was the first of three meets in five days for the Hawks, who raised their record to 2-0-1. They will host Des Moines Hoover/North on Thursday before competing in … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers start busy week with rout over Indianola
Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale
The Ankeny bowling teams enjoyed some highlights while losing to Urbandale in their CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Merle Hay Lanes. "We lost by a slim 150 pins for both boys and girls," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "Gage Payton shot a nice 251 game! And the ladies shot an amazing 231 (bakers) game, the highest score in Ankeny girls' … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Payton bowls a 251 game during loss to Urbandale
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Grant Miller, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Grant Miller of the Ankeny boys' swimming team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Miller, a sophomore, has helped third-ranked Ankeny to a 2-0-1 record. He placed second in the 100 backstroke and third in the 200 freestyle as the Hawks rolled to a 121-49 victory over Indianola on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Grant Miller, Ankeny boys’ swimming
Ankeny wrestler gets over the hump, avenges loss to Valley’s Oldham
Caleb Rathjen wasn't completely healthy the last time he wrestled Valley's Nick Oldham. On Saturday, the Ankeny sophomore showed what he could do when he's 100 percent. The second-ranked Rathjen posted a 3-1 decision over the top-ranked Oldham in the 126-pound championship match at the Johnston/Valley Invitational. He avenged a 10-8 loss to Oldham in … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestler gets over the hump, avenges loss to Valley’s Oldham
Jaguars top Dowling, defend their title at Centennial Duals
The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers turned in a dominating performance at the Centennial Duals on Saturday, winning all five of their matches by an average of 26 points. The ninth-ranked Jaguars posted a 46-21 victory over Dowling Catholic in the finals to capture the tournament title for the second straight year. They raised their record to 7-0 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Dowling, defend their title at Centennial Duals
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaxon Smith, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Junior guard Jaxon Smith scored 12 points to help the Ankeny boys' basketball team to a 58-50 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The Hawks improved their record to 4-0 on the season. Smith leads the team with a 14.8 scoring average. He had a season-high 17 points in the Hawks' 83-55 win at Fort Dodge on Nov. 30. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaxon Smith, Ankeny boys’ basketball
Strait scores career-high 26 points in Truman State’s lopsided win
Hunter Strait had the best game of his collegiate basketball career to help lead Truman State to a 118-47 victory over Central Christian College on Friday at Pershing Arena in Kirksville, Mo. The former Ankeny Centennial star scored a career-high 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range. The 6-foot-1 freshman guard also had six … [Read more...] about Strait scores career-high 26 points in Truman State’s lopsided win